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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 26, 2013. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088574, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
Veteran A's lab results, as requested through the Release of Information (ROI) office, were inappropriately sent to Veteran B in error. Update: 04/29/13:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, as his lab results and full SSN were disclosed.06/10/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Education has been provided to the employee responsible. Credit Monitoring offer letter has been sent to the Veteran impacted by the error.